Kidnapped woman found safe, San Jose police say
SAN JOSE -- San Jose police said a 31-year-old Latina woman who was the victim of a suspected kidnapping early Saturday was dropped off at the police station about 13 hours later.
The woman, identified as Acela Pineda Silva, was visiting the area from Mexico and was inside a car that was stolen by two men around 2 a.m. Saturday near North 5th and St John streets, police said.
A chase ensued and police arrested one of the suspects and the vehicle was recovered near Valley Fair Mall. But Silva and the other suspect remained unaccounted for much of the day.
Police say the community stepped up to help officers with this case.
"Fortunately just after 3 p.m. today, the female victim was dropped off here at the San Jose police department by a good samaritan who had seen our alert," said San Jose officer Jorge Garibay at a news conference Saturday evening.
Police say Silva had minor injuries but is safe.
Police described the remaining suspect as an adult male with dark skin, around 40 years old, approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall with a medium build. He was last seen wearing dark pants and possibly a Raiders jacket.
